The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Hi,
I write fantasy. The maps I've seen here are marvelous compared to what I've been able to create. (I have NO map-making talent at all.) I have made a rough map of my world using AutoRealm and am looking for someone to (1) translate that map into something more "professional looking" digital and (2) also for creating a map for another "world".

Lovely to have you here. As you can see this is a great meeting place for fantasy authors and mapmakers. I'm not convinced that every fantasy book needs a map, but most of them certainly do, in my opinion. Although some authors are gifted at drawing maps, (the great JRRT being the obvious example) others might need a bit of help and the Guild is great place to find it.

Welcome to the Guild Susan! If you would like to commission work you can always do so via the "Map Requests" section. Just be sure to read the sticky in that section before posting. Best of wishes on your project.